Special Gifts for a Long-Distance Relationship

Send special gifts to faraway loved ones to foster long-distance relationships.

Long-distance relationships are challenging to maintain. Whether one partner is serving overseas in the Armed Forces or you live in different states, gifts received during this time apart hold special meaning. Don't forget to deliver flowers with a loving note. This traditional gift never gets old, but there are many other ways to express your love from afar.

Jewelry

Choose jewelry with special qualities that signify your relationship. Design your own jewelry piece that includes both of your birthstones, or engrave jewelry with a heartfelt message. There are also split necklace sets inscribed with words, like "I love you." Each of you wears a half. These ideas allow your companion to carry a piece of you with her wherever she goes.

Personalized

Send a practical, personalized photo gift instead of an ordinary framed photo. Many items can be printed with a photo of yourself or the two of you, such as calendars, computer mouse pads, coffee mugs, Afghans, note pads, golf balls and pillows. If you want a frame, choose one that is personalized with both of your names, along with a loving phrase or poem. Photos are always a welcome gift from far away.

Handmade

Try your hand at personally writing a poem for your significant other. Design an attractive layout on the computer, print it out and frame it. It doesn't take artistic talent to construct a photo collage of special times you have shared. Include mementos among the photos of things you have kept throughout your relationship, such as the movie ticket of the very first film you saw together or the program of a Broadway play you attended on a date. The thought and planning that go into making these gifts will be greatly appreciated.

Edible

Place a delivery order from a bakery that places photos or personalized messages in icing on cookies, cupcakes or other goods, or sign up your mate with a bakery's dessert-of-the-month club to receive a different sweet treat every month for three, six or 12 months. Other ideas include fortune cookies with personalized messages and chocolate candies printed with photos or loving messages. Eliminate the hassle of cooking dinner by placing a surprise delivery for your significant other with a local restaurant. Just be certain that he is at home or work.

Care Package

Pack a box with a bunch of small gifts that pertain to your relationship and your partner's interests and favorite things. Items might include candies, snacks, perfume or cologne, clothing, store or restaurant gift certificates, romantic figurines, books, music CDs and pictures of you. These gifts bring comfort and show how well you know your mate.

Public Displays

Express your love publicly. Call a local radio station and dedicate a song to your mate with a short, touching message, or call the local newspaper and place an ad for special moments, like Valentine's Day, anniversaries or birthdays. Make sure your partner is tuned in to the radio station during a certain time slot or buys the newspaper on that day.

References

• Everything Valentine's Day: Long Distance Romantic Gift Ideas
• Romance Stuck: Romantic Ideas for Long Distance Relationships